PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Simmons
vs
Matic

190 cm
27
209 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

165 cm
29
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Matic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matic clinches.
Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Matic's belly button to the back.
Matic takes one to the chin there.
Simmons cracks Matic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matic on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons misses with a straight right.
Simmons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manny Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons scores with a three punch combo!
Matic is looking to clinch.
Matic moves out of range as Simmons strikes.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simmons catches Matic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simmons is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simmons throws out a loose jab but Matic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Simmons catches Matic right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Matic is just out of range.
Manny Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matic has time to react.
Matic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Simmons lands a nice shot that snaps Matic's head back.
Simmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simmons misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Simmons.
Simmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matic shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simmons works over Matic's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matic shoots in looking for a takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl out of it but Matic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manny Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Simmons connects with a jab.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lunges at Matic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matic's hand.
Simmons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab lands there for Simmons.
Matic shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simmons misses with a looping left.
Simmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matic under the eye.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simmons tests Matic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matic doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmons circles away.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matic.
Matic ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Nice takedown defense from Simmons. No joy for Matic on that attempt.
Simmons lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic shoots in but no luck this time.
Matic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Matic tries to move into range but Simmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simmons lands a jab.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matic.
Simmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Simmons throws a hook but Matic avoids it easily.
Simmons throws a lazy right hand but Matic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simmons jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simmons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matic moves out of range of the strikes.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matic takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons slips a jab and a cross from Matic.
Simmons throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons throws an off balance right hand

and Matic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matic.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Matic trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matic wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Simmons dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Simmons does it's job there.
Simmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simmons throws a hook but Matic blocks it.
Manny Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Simmons.
Gino Matic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matic is defended easily by Simmons.
Simmons moves out of range as Matic throws a body kick.
Simmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matic needs to keep his hands up - Simmons had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simmons as he jumps to the side.
Manny Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Matic throws a head kick but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simmons jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Matic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Simmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Matic avoids it well.
Simmons lands a jab to the nose.
Simmons avoids the head kick by Matic.
Simmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matic in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simmons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Matic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matic needs to keep his hands up - Simmons had a free shot at his head there.
Matic takes one to the side of the head.
Simmons stuns Matic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matic scrambles back to his feet.
Matic fails to land the takedown.
Simmons scores with a hook.
Simmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matic fails to land the takedown.
Matic shoots in but no luck this time.
Matic ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matic misses with a double jab.
Simmons jabs Matic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Simmons.
Matic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simmons misses with a looping left.
Simmons looks to land a right hand but Matic moved out of range.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matic can do to turn this around?
Simmons thuds his right hand into Matic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matic misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matic. Matic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Matic ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simmons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matic.
Simmons throws a one two combo.
Simmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matic is breathing heavily.
Matic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matic tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Matic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Matic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Simmons quickly recovers to half guard.
Matic tries to pass to full mount but Simmons defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Simmons dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Simmons connects with a crisp jab.
Matic needs to keep his hands up - Simmons had a free shot at his head there.
Simmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Matic fails with a takedown attempt.
Matic drops his hands momentarily and Simmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Simmons tries to sprawl but Matic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simmons is refusing to be controlled, as Matic sits in half guard.
Matic prevents Simmons from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Simmons reverses the position - he's now on top in Matic's guard.

Matic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Simmons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gino Matic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Matic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simmons throws an overhand right that lands on Matic's shoulder, as Matic tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Simmons misses the target.
Simmons jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Simmons.
Simmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matic's head backwards.
Matic moves out of range of the strikes.
Matic moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Matic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Simmons - just one landing.
Matic throws a right and a left that Simmons avoids nicely.
Simmons lands with a cross.
Matic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Manny Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Matic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. Simmons catches Matic right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matic.
Matic fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matic. Matic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matic fails with the takedown.
Simmons cracks Matic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons throws a good cross that connects.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Matic.
Nice jab there from Simmons.
Matic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Matic moves out of range of the strikes.
Simmons digs a good hook to Matic's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simmons thuds his right hand into Matic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Simmons clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons cracks Matic with a good jab.
Simmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matic shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Simmons lands.
Matic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simmons scores with a body shot.
Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons connects with a single shot there.
Simmons thuds his right hand into Matic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Matic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
Simmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manny Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Matic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Simmons scores with the left hand. Matic knows he should have avoided that one.
Simmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matic is looking to clinch.
A jab from Simmons finds it's way through Matic's defenses.

Matic instigates a clinch.

Matic jumps guard and drags Simmons to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matic wants to stand but Simmons is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matic's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but instead Matic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matic postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Manny Simmons wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Matic walks into a jab.
Matic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Matic fails to land the takedown.
Simmons with a hook.
Matic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matic misses with the combination.
Simmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Matic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matic tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matic somewhat.
No luck for Matic with that takedown attempt.
Matic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matic's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Simmons had his way with Gino Matic in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Simmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simmons throws a lazy right hand but Matic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simmons scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simmons.
Simmons throws out a powerful jab.
Matic is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Matic shoots in.
Simmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Matic darts in trying to clinch
and Simmons counters with a one-two to the body.
Matic fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matic throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Matic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Simmons.
Matic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matic throws a right hand that Simmons ducks under and follows up with a left that Simmons also avoids with ease.
Matic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simmons throws a combination. Matic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Matic tries to land a front kick but Simmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matic.
Manny Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Nice straight punches there by Simmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simmons.
Matic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Simmons finds it's way through Matic's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Simmons.
Simmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matic needs to keep his hands up - Simmons had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands with a straight right. Matic didn't see that one coming.
Simmons misses with a hook. Matic ducked under it nicely.
Matic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simmons slips a jab and a cross from Matic.
Matic doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmons circles away.
Simmons tries to bum rush Matic with a series of wild strikes but Matic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simmons connects with a crisp jab.
Simmons looks to land a right hand but Matic moved out of range.
Matic shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense.
Simmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matic staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Matic.
Simmons lands a nice hook to Matic's body. Matic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons lands with a nice body punch.
Simmons scores with a jab.
Simmons scores with the left hand. Matic knows he should have avoided that one.
Simmons throws a right and a left that Matic avoids nicely.
Matic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matic somewhat.
Simmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matic. Matic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matic momentarily.
Matic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matic somewhat.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons jabs Matic right on the nose. Matic blinks but takes it well.
Simmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matic's hands.
Matic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matic fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck for Matic with that takedown attempt.
Simmons throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Gino Matic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simmons, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Manny Simmons!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Manny Simmons!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Manny Simmons!

Manny Simmons wins by unanimous decision!
Manny Simmons took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm MA to the Dam D-E-A and I want that bitch kido moon in a rematch! ok you can go, I'm out'.